Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Still a Buy?

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B) shares saw unusually-strong trading volume on Tuesday . Approximately 661 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 19% from the previous session’s volume of 820 shares.The stock last traded at $183.32 and had previously closed at $182.18.

Moog Stock Performance

The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $195.69 and its 200 day moving average price is $198.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a current ratio of 2.46. The company has a market cap of $5.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.54 and a beta of 1.11.

Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 24th. The aerospace company reported $1.78 EPS for the quarter. Moog had a net margin of 5.80% and a return on equity of 14.44%.

Moog Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Investors of record on Friday, February 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share. This is a positive change from Moog’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 7th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.64%. Moog’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 17.66%.

Moog Company Profile

Moog Inc designs, manufactures, and integrates precision motion and fluid controls and systems for original equipment manufacturers and end users in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets worldwide. The company's Aircrafts Controls segment offers primary and secondary flight controls for military and commercial aircrafts; aftermarket support services; and ground-based navigation aids.